Rhode Island Tutorial & Educational Services

North River Collaborative (NRC) is a multi-purpose educational organization established in 1976, dedicated to supporting students with disabilities in its member districts, which include Abington, Avon, Bridgewater-Raynham, East Bridgewater, Hanover, Holbrook, Rockland, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, and Whitman-Hanson. Through collaboration, NRC provides high-quality, cost-effective educational programs and services aimed at enabling students to thrive academically and socially. Among its key offerings are the North River School, an alternative school for students with social-emotional disorders, and Independence Academy, which aids adolescents dealing with substance use issues. Additionally, the SAILS Program introduces students to vocational training, ensuring they gain essential job skills in community-based work environments. Generated from the website

The Nature Connection, based in Concord, MA, is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature. They offer a variety of programs, including a Memory Cafe tailored for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, fostering meaningful connections through hands-on explorations of the natural world. Generated from the website